As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Fr.,) Garnir, to summons, warn, call out, furnish, supply. Italian, Guarnire; Norman, Garner, to warn, to summon, to fortify.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: France

Language of origin: French

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